Rally to bring back Sonics

June 14, 2012 8:46 PM

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From left, Shawn Kemp, Gary Payton and Nate Robinson take the stage during a rally to bring back the Seattle SuperSonics on Thursday, June 14, 2012. Thousands of people packed into Occidental Park to show support for bringing back an NBA team to Seattle. less

From left, Shawn Kemp, Gary Payton and Nate Robinson take the stage during a rally to bring back the Seattle SuperSonics on Thursday, June 14, 2012. Thousands of people packed into Occidental Park to show ... more

People pack into Occidental Park during a rally to bring back the Seattle SuperSonics. Thousands of people packed into Occidental Park to show support for bringing back an NBA team to Seattle.

People pack into Occidental Park during a rally to bring back the Seattle SuperSonics. Thousands of people packed into Occidental Park to show support for bringing back an NBA team to Seattle.

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Investor Chris Hansen and former SuperSonic Gary Payton joke around on stage during a rally to bring back the Seattle SuperSonics. Thousands of people packed into Occidental Park to show support for bringing back the team. less

Investor Chris Hansen and former SuperSonic Gary Payton joke around on stage during a rally to bring back the Seattle SuperSonics. Thousands of people packed into Occidental Park to show support for bringing ... more

People sign a banner during a rally to bring back the Seattle SuperSonics.

People sign a banner during a rally to bring back the Seattle SuperSonics.

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Chris Ballew of the Presidents of the United States of America performs during a rally to bring back the Seattle SuperSonics on Thursday. Thousands of people packed into Occidental Park to show support for bringing back the team. less

Chris Ballew of the Presidents of the United States of America performs during a rally to bring back the Seattle SuperSonics on Thursday. Thousands of people packed into Occidental Park to show support for ... more

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Gary Payton signs autographs during a rally to bring back the Seattle SuperSonics on Thursday, June 14, 2012. An estimated 6,000 people packed into Occidental Park to show support for bringing back the team.

Gary Payton signs autographs during a rally to bring back the Seattle SuperSonics on Thursday, June 14, 2012. An estimated 6,000 people packed into Occidental Park to show support for bringing back the team.

Prometheus Brown of the Blue Scholars performs during a rally to bring back the Seattle SuperSonics on
Thursday. Thousands of people packed into Occidental Park to show
support for bringing back the team.

Prometheus Brown of the Blue Scholars performs during a rally to bring back the Seattle SuperSonics on
Thursday. Thousands of people packed into Occidental Park to show
support for bringing back the team.

King Coutnty Executive Dow Constantine speaks during a rally to bring back the Seattle SuperSonics on
Thursday. Thousands of people packed into Occidental Park to show
support for bringing back the team.

King Coutnty Executive Dow Constantine speaks during a rally to bring back the Seattle SuperSonics on
Thursday. Thousands of people packed into Occidental Park to show
support for bringing back the team.

Fans sign a banner during a rally to bring back the Seattle SuperSonics.

Fans sign a banner during a rally to bring back the Seattle SuperSonics.

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO

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Gary Payton speaks to fans during a rally to bring back the Seattle SuperSonics.

Gary Payton speaks to fans during a rally to bring back the Seattle SuperSonics.

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Gary Payton signs autographs during a rally to bring back the Seattle SuperSonics on Thursday, June 14, 2012. An estimated 6,000 people packed into Occidental Park to show support for bringing back the team.

Gary Payton signs autographs during a rally to bring back the Seattle SuperSonics on Thursday, June 14, 2012. An estimated 6,000 people packed into Occidental Park to show support for bringing back the team.

Fans hold up a sign during a rally to bring back the Seattle SuperSonics on Thursday, June 14, 2012. An estimated 5,000 people packed into Occidental Park to show support for bringing back the team.

Fans hold up a sign during a rally to bring back the Seattle SuperSonics on Thursday, June 14, 2012. An estimated 5,000 people packed into Occidental Park to show support for bringing back the team.

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Attorney General Rob McKenna takes a photo from the stage during a rally to bring back the Seattle SuperSonics on Thursday, June 14, 2012. An estimated 5,000 people packed into Occidental Park to show support for bringing back the team. less

Attorney General Rob McKenna takes a photo from the stage during a rally to bring back the Seattle SuperSonics on Thursday, June 14, 2012. An estimated 5,000 people packed into Occidental Park to show support ... more

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